Missouri legislator nominates Kander for DNC chair

The field of candidates to lead the Democratic National Committee could include Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander. State Rep. Kip Kendrick (D-Columbia) has nominated Kander via social media as the next DNC chairperson. A Twitter handle, @JasonKander4DNC, has been launched.

State Rep. Kip Kendrick (D-Columbia)

“He (Kander) clearly was speaking to a much broader audience than a lot of Democrats across the state,” says Kendrick. “We have to listen. We have to lead and it’s that next generation that’s going to do it. Jason is, in my opinion, is best suited to take on that role.”

“So many independent voters, Democrats and some Republican voters as well, appreciated what he (Kander) had to say. I think that needs to be taken into strong consideration by the national party,” says Kendrick. “We need a new generation to step up to the plate and lead this party. I think it is very clear after Tuesday that Democrats were not pushing a message that resonated, not just here in Missouri but across the entire nation.”

Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander

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